I would have tried for a better photo of this barn but the owner didn't seem pleased that I was photographing it. I was at a crossroads right in front of the barn and she actually drove over to where I was and asked me why I was taking a picture. I told her I thought it a beautiful barn with the quilt square on it, and she was sort of surprised. In our area, the quilt barns are a tourist attraction and many people stop to take photos. Maybe I was the first to stop at hers. I don't know. But I didn't hang around. :)
Monday, October 27, 2014
The Barn Collective
I would have tried for a better photo of this barn but the owner didn't seem pleased that I was photographing it. I was at a crossroads right in front of the barn and she actually drove over to where I was and asked me why I was taking a picture. I told her I thought it a beautiful barn with the quilt square on it, and she was sort of surprised. In our area, the quilt barns are a tourist attraction and many people stop to take photos. Maybe I was the first to stop at hers. I don't know. But I didn't hang around. :)
Friday, October 24, 2014
To edit or not to edit
Sometimes I'm not sure exactly how a photo needs to be edited. I took this photo on a mountain bike trail at our local park a couple of weeks ago. I love how the sunlight is filtered through the trees, highlighting the mossy area on the ground.

I edited the photo to enhance the sunlit moss by increasing the warm tones and darkening the edges.

My question is whether or not I should crop the photo, as well. Does the orange leaf detract or enhance the image? Is it too dark? Any comments or suggestions?
Thursday, October 23, 2014
A Tea Cup Exchange
I recently participated in another Tea Cup Exchange hosted by lovely Stephanie @ The Enchanting Rose.
If you don't know her, then you are truly missing out on a blessing. She and I met through blogging a few years ago and became fast friends. Her gifts are many, including hospitality and making beautiful crafts.
I was pleasantly surprised when I received my package, as it was from Stephanie! That made it even more exciting as I have seen what she has given others in the past, so I knew I was in for a treat.
As you can see below, she sent me a lovely package full of goodies. Even the box they came in was all decorated up in a shabby chic theme but I forgot to take a picture! Go figure :/
Inside each of those sweetly wrapped packages were some of the prettiest items!
A handmade card expressing her appreciation of our friendship, gorgeous journaling cards for my scrapbooking and a divinely smelling lavender sachet rest on top of a beautifully embellished tea towel.
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For my drinking pleasure, she included some individually wrapped teabags and a package of Black Currant loose leaf tea. Yum!!!
Since I'm an avid reader and reviewer, Stephanie made me three stunning bookmarks! I almost don't want to use them, they are so pretty!
And last but certainly not least, is the darling tea cup I was gifted. I have to say it is one of the pettiest in my collection. Its delicate floral motif and gold trim are so much prettier in person.
Thank you, Stephanie!
I treasure our friendship.
I hope you'll visit my dear friend at her blog, The Enchanting Rose, and take a look at the other recipients gifts. Maybe you'll want to join us next year!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Review ~ The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky
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WaterBrook Multnomah, Oct. 2014 |
Eighteen-year-old Katherine Ramsey travels to London with her family to make her debut into society and hopefully find her future husband. Her overbearing aunt insists she must secure a proposal from a wealthy young man who is in line to inherit his father’s title and estate. But Katherine questions her aunt’s plans when she gets to know Jonathan Foster, a handsome medical student and strong Christian who is determined to protect the poor and vulnerable in London’s East End. When a family scandal puts a damper on Katherine’s hopes for the season, she has time to volunteer with Jonathan, caring for children in one of London’s poorest areas, and romance blossoms. Katherine’s faith grows and she begins to envision a different future with Jonathan. But when Katherine’s work in the East End puts her in danger, Jonathan distances himself from Katherine to protect her. A wealthy suitor reappears, and Katherine must choose which path to follow.
Monday, October 20, 2014
The Barn Collective
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
I know, I know...
Monday, October 13, 2014
The Barn Collective Link Up # 3
Sunday, October 12, 2014
{Sunday}
Friday, October 10, 2014
Tricky catch
I also used this un-ethereal (?) version of the photo for my Take 52 Challenge a few weeks ago:
What do you think? Ethereal or not?
Have a blessed weekend!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Review ~ A Match of Wits by Jen Turano
The following review was posted on various vendor sites but never got its own highlight here on Stuff & Nonsense. Jen Turano writes some of the wittiest historical fiction in the market today. Be sure and check out her website @ http://jenturano.com
Zayne has no desire to be taken anywhere and is prepared to drag his heels all the way home . . . until he finds himself slipping back into the familiar banter of his former friendship with Agatha. Once they arrive in New York, Zayne realizes Agatha's determined nose for news has earned her a few enemies, and he hopes to repay her help with some help of his own. When she rebuffs all his attempts to prove himself a knight in shining armor, the lengths to which they'll go to win this battle of wills lead to some memorable antics.